NRM DMU in action on the North Norfolk Railway

THE National Railway Museum’s Metropolitan-Cammell Class 101 DMU – DMBS No. M51188 and DTSL No. M56352 – have been overhauled to a high standard by the Weybourne Traction Group.

They are now able to operate in multiple with the NNR’s own Class 101 set, DMBS No. E51228 and DTSL No. E56062.

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It was good to hear four synchronised diesels with their characteristic rasping exhausts as they prepared to depart Weybourne for Sheringham on the Friday of the North Norfolk Railway’s June 14-16 June mixed traction gala.

The National Collection pair is nearest the camera. Picture: GLEN BATTEN

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